About The Feature Lede

The purpose of this blog is to provide information and commentary on happenings in the journalism field, as well as journalism education tips and thoughts based on personal experiences and the methods of others in academia.

The goal is to facilitate a conversation between those in the field and students aspiring to work alongside them by asking questions, inviting comments and selecting pieces of information from the field on which to expand.

Obviously the move toward online journalism and the resulting changes for journalists nationwide is a primary concern for both students and professionals. As such, this blog will be updated regularly with information about happenings in the world of journalism, technologies and ideas that journalists new and old should familiarize themselves with and the musings of others regarding the future of the field.

It is a terrifying, yet exhilarating time for journalists. Let’s roll with it together.